(Jackson, Wyo.) - Anne Scott has always loved to work with her hands. That
is why her career transition from dentistry to leather bag design and
creation isn't that far of a stretch. Scott is the founder of Mari Lassa
handbags, a company that will make its Art Fair debut this weekend.
Scott named her company after her great grandmother Mari Lassa, who was
born and raised in southern France. After deciding she wanted a better
life, she took the risk to move to America.
"Her willingness to take a risk to come to America is my inspiration to
start a business to do what I love and follow my dreams. It is nice to have
her namesake for my inspiration," said Scott.
10 years ago when Scott was doing her dentistry residency in New York, she
purchased a hand made purse.
"I just thought it was so cool that somebody hand made this unique item and
from there, I took apart the bag and figured out how to make a pattern,"
she said.
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*Photo: Mary Lassa Bags. h/t Anne Scott*
Since then, she has taught herself how to design and create leather bags.
Recently, she reduced her time working as a dentist to part time and is
focusing more on her bags. She describes her bags as simple designs with
clean lines and a little bit of an edge. She also focuses on function.
"I have been working on my full collections - fold over cross body bag,
wallets, a wallet clutch, tote bags, saddle bags, I have satchel, some
clutches, and coin purses," she said. "I have a variety of leathers and
textures and designs."[image: Inline image 3]
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*Photos: Mary Lassa Bags. h/t Anne Scott*
She will be traveling from her home in Bend, Oregon to sell her full
collection of bags at the Art Fair of Jackson Hole this weekend, August
12-14, in Jackson Hole.
"I am passionate about creating things that are special to the individual.
I really enjoy and get fulfilled when somebody buys something that they
really love and makes them feel unique," said Scott.
See more of her bags at www.marilassa.net and check her out at the 50th
Annual Art Fair of Jackson Hole this weekend in Miller Park.
*Feature Photo: h/t Anne Scott / Mari Lassa *
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(Jackson, Wyo.) - Anne Scott has always loved to work with her hands. That
is why her career transition from dentistry to leather bag design and
creation isn't that far of a stretch. Scott is the founder of Mari Lassa
handbags, a company that will make its Art Fair debut this weekend.
Scott named her company after her great grandmother Mari Lassa, who was
born and raised in southern France. After deciding she wanted a better
life, she took the risk to move to America.
"Her willingness to take a risk to come to America is my inspiration to
start a business to do what I love and follow my dreams. It is nice to have
her namesake for my inspiration," said Scott.
10 years ago when Scott was doing her dentistry residency in New York, she
purchased a hand made purse.
"I just thought it was so cool that somebody hand made this unique item and
from there, I took apart the bag and figured out how to make a pattern,"
she said.
[image: Inline image 1]
*Photo: Mary Lassa Bags. h/t Anne Scott*
Since then, she has taught herself how to design and create leather bags.
Recently, she reduced her time working as a dentist to part time and is
focusing more on her bags. She describes her bags as simple designs with
clean lines and a little bit of an edge. She also focuses on function.
"I have been working on my full collections - fold over cross body bag,
wallets, a wallet clutch, tote bags, saddle bags, I have satchel, some
clutches, and coin purses," she said. "I have a variety of leathers and
textures and designs."[image: Inline image 3]
[image: Inline image 2]
*Photos: Mary Lassa Bags. h/t Anne Scott*
She will be traveling from her home in Bend, Oregon to sell her full
collection of bags at the Art Fair of Jackson Hole this weekend, August
12-14, in Jackson Hole.
"I am passionate about creating things that are special to the individual.
I really enjoy and get fulfilled when somebody buys something that they
really love and makes them feel unique," said Scott.
See more of her bags at www.marilassa.net and check her out at the 50th
Annual Art Fair of Jackson Hole this weekend in Miller Park.
*Feature Photo: h/t Anne Scott / Mari Lassa *
#buckrail #news #jhartfair